REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR AND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF THE INFANT-TODDLER EDUCATION PROGRAM

All UCDS employees are expected to embody the school’s mission to design a culture of inquiry essential to meaningful learning; cultivate reflective, collaborative, skillful thinkers who ignite positive change in their communities; and engage diverse perspectives in an ongoing effort to shape and share our innovative education model.
Overview
University Child Development School (UCDS) located in Seattle, Washington is an independent school serving 390+ Infant/Toddler, Early Elementary (Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten) and Elementary (1st through 5th grade) students. In addition, the UCDS education institution comprises the UCDS Graduate School of Education. UCDS uniquely serves to prepare teachers, educate children, and develop innovations in curriculum and teaching. UCDS’s unique design as a place where both teachers and children learn, where early-career teachers develop their practice, and where experienced teachers research and design curriculum, gives rise to its innovation. The Master of Education program is the evolution of UCDS’ deep history of developing and supporting exceptional educators.
Who We Are
Located in the University District of Seattle, Washington and within walking distance of the University of Washington, the UCDS Studio is an early learning program serving students ages 6 weeks to 4 years old. The Studio allows our youngest students the opportunity to learn through play, investigation, and discovery. With an emphasis on communication and cooperation, learning also occurs through relationships with others, and we design experiences that support children to see themselves as active participants who make an impact in their communities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Work alongside lead teachers to create a positive and safe learning experience for students.
• Actively participate and supervise activities alongside lead staff.
• Build meaningful relationships with students.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and inspire students to participate fully in daily activities
• Carry out all policies according to The Studio educational philosophy, licensing regulations, The Studio Handbook, and The Studio Health and Safety Policies Handbook.
• Assist in providing all necessary care for young children such as changing diapers, preparing bottles, feeding, changing clothes, helping with naps, etc.
• Collaborate and work effectively in teams
• Employ strong interpersonal skills including being patient and positive.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Able to sit on the floor for extended periods of time, be outside in all types of weather, and pick up heavy objects, including young children.
• Routinely kneel, bend, crouch, stand, walk, and sit on child-sized chairs throughout the day.
• The work is typically performed in a school environment, with moderate to loud noise.
• Time spent outside every day with young children exploring our play spaces, surrounding neighborhood, and city.
• Able to change diapers and perform all tasks associated with meeting the needs of children from 6 weeks-4 years of age, including feeding, changing clothes, holding/comforting, etc.

Qualifications

• Inspired by children’s wonder and natural curiosity about the world around them.
• Experience working with children (preference for work with children under 5 years old)
• Outstanding customer service and relationship-building skills
• Works well in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills with varied audiences including children, parents, staff, and school personnel
• Ability to take direction and constructive feedback and use it productively.
• Flexibility in assignments i.e. moving between classrooms, shifts in duties and routines.
• Current CPR, First Aid, Child Abuse, Bloodborne Pathogens training, and negative TB certificates. (Or ability to obtain these certifications once hired)
• Minimum age of 16 years
• Successfully passing all background screenings

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct reports.

Typical Hours & Compensation
Monday-Friday, 2:00 pm-6:00 pm, with the possibility of full-day substitute teaching as needed. This is a great position for students or those exploring a career in early childhood education. The pay rate for this position is $24/hour

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Work alongside lead teachers to create a positive and safe learning experience for students.
• Actively participate and supervise activities alongside lead staff.
• Build meaningful relationships with students.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and inspire students to participate fully in daily activities
• Carry out all policies according to The Studio educational philosophy, licensing regulations, The Studio Handbook, and The Studio Health and Safety Policies Handbook.
• Assist in providing all necessary care for young children such as changing diapers, preparing bottles, feeding, changing clothes, helping with naps, etc.
• Collaborate and work effectively in teams
• Employ strong interpersonal skills including being patient and positive